Despite the 115
kg weight penalty over the S63 coupe, the new Cabriolet, all 2110 kg of it, completes the 0 - 62mph sprint in an identical 4.2 sec (the 4Matic four - wheel - drive version is three - tenths quicker at 3.9 sec, two - tenths quicker than an S65 coupe) and is artificially limited to 155mph.
Not exact matches
Naturally, there's a
weight penalty (50
kg over a rear - drive 991), but Porsche claims the 991 «4» is up to 65
kg lighter than the equivalent 997.2 thanks to the carefully chosen materials used in the car's construction.
The increase in power is masked by the additional 60
kg weight penalty the Roadster has
over the coupe, but while you don't get G - inducing forces you do get a much more characterful and engaging experience.
With a single piece tailgate manufactured from aluminium the Sport Turismo carries only a small
weight penalty over its saloon counterparts, with kerb
weights ranging from 1880
kg for the 326bhp V6 to 2035
kg for the Turbo, a circa 30
kg weight increase
over the saloon.
Not only is the transition from pure - electric to petrol power smoother, the 2.0 - litre comes with a significant
weight - saving
over the old V6, helping offset the added 150
kg penalty of the 13.1 kWh lithium - ion battery that lives in the rear wheel well.